Chapter 157: All Set

Yu Tianyun saw her so determined and couldn't help feeling a bit of admiration, but the gap in strength between them was truly too great, which left him with no interest at all. So, just as Yang Ruolin was rushing toward him, the dragon aura emanating from his body suddenly surged.

Just as Yang Ruolin was about to reach Yu Tianyun, she suddenly suffered the intensified pressure, like a towering mountain pressing heavily upon her, causing her to lose balance instantly and her body involuntarily lean forward.

In the next instant, she felt herself fall into a warm yet solid embrace.

She quickly came to her senses, tried to break free, but a large hand clamped her wrists like iron tongs, while another large hand tightly wrapped around her waist.

She kept twisting her body, struggling with all her might, yet for some reason her soul power could not be summoned at all, and her martial soul was forced to remain hidden within her body.

Her body pressed tightly against Yu Tianyun's chest; through the clothing she could clearly feel the distinct, solid muscles hidden beneath his garments, and the strong masculine aura, driven by his breathing, kept brushing against her pretty face.

Yang Ruolin's pretty face flushed bright red, and she pouted, "Let me go!"

Yu Tianyun seemed not to hear her, unmoved, and instead lowered his head to whisper in her ear, "If you admit defeat, I'll let you go."

Yu Tianyun's breath, accompanying his words, brushed gently by her ear, bringing a ticklish sensation; Yang Ruolin's heartbeat quickened even more—she had never been so close to a man before.

Yang Ruolin felt indignant; she hadn't even touched him yet, yet she was so easily subdued, which made her feel humiliated. At the same time, she had to acknowledge Yu Tianyun's formidable strength, but she still stubbornly said, "I don't accept it. Your cultivation is far higher than mine; if we fought on equal footing, I would definitely not lose."

Yu Tianyun gently shook his head, feeling it necessary to correct the girl's somewhat stubborn misconception: "Soul power level is already part of one's strength. If you later encounter a Title Douluo, would you still demand a battle on equal level? Then what meaning does cultivation have?"

Yang Ruolin was left speechless by his words, pondered for a while, and finally managed to say, "You've already reached the level of Soul Emperor; you must be much older than me. If we were the same age, I would definitely not lose to you!"

Yu Tianyun sighed helplessly, gave a calm smile, and said, "I'm not even fifteen yet. How old are you?"

"What?" Yang Ruolin's beautiful eyes widened in disbelief. She never expected Yu Tianyun to be close to her age; she had just turned sixteen, yet the soul power gap was so huge—she was only at level 38.

She turned her head to glance at the other three present, only to see them all wearing strained smiles at her. In that moment, she felt like a clown, her pretty face burning with shame like a fiery cloud.

She bit her red lips, her expression slightly forlorn, and finally whispered, "I concede! I agree to the marriage alliance!"

Yu Tianyun gave a faint smile; a wisp of gray aura drifted out from Yang Ruolin's body, which he absorbed, then released his grip. Yang Ruolin quickly stepped back a few paces and hurriedly tidied her clothing.

She then hurried to Yang Wudi's side, glared at him, and scolded, "Grandpa, it's all your fault; you made me look so embarrassed!"

After speaking, she turned and ran away. Yang Wudi helplessly shook his head and said to Yu Tianyun, "I've Inertia-ed this girl too much; don't take it to heart."

Yu Tianyun calmly said, "Chief of the Yang Clan, rest assured, I think she has a strong personality."

"What do you call me, Chief of the Yang Clan? Call me Grandpa!" Yang Wudi laughed scoldingly.

Yu Tianyun was slightly startled, stole a glance at Bai He, then forced a dry laugh, "Grandpa!"

Inside, he silently complained, "These two old fools, truly capable of playing together, both shameless. Sigh, why are there more and more grandpas? If I could someday call Qian Daoliu a grandpa, that would be great; then I wouldn't have to work so hard, could just lie down and be taken to the divine realm by my daughter‑in‑law." Yang Wudi nodded satisfactorily and said, "Alright! From today on, we're family. Tianyun, you must treat Ruolin well from now on; that girl lost her parents when she was very young, and I've Inertia-ed her to the point she doesn't know the limits of the world, so you should be more patient with her."

As he spoke, Yang Wudi's tone took on a hint of sorrow, as if recalling a sad memory.

Yu Tianyun instantly linked this to the incident where Tang Hao injured Qian Xunji; after the Yang Clan was abandoned by the Clear Sky Sect, the loss was greatest, and he guessed that Yang Ruolin's parents had perished at that time.

Thus, he solemnly replied, "Grandpa, rest assured, I will."

Yang Wudi laughed heartily, pulled Yu Tianyun down to sit, and continued discussing the many matters of joining the Lan Dian Ba Wang Sect and the marriage alliance in the spacious hall.

The outcome of the discussion was roughly the same as the situation of the Sensitive One Clan; first, two handwritten letters from Yu Tianyun and Yang Wudi were sent to Yu Yuanzhen.

After receiving a reply, the two clans would migrate into the territory controlled by the Lan Dian Ba Wang Sect.

The Lan Dian Ba Wang Sect would fund the reconstruction of the two clans' bases; members of the two clans would receive the same treatment as members of the Lan Dian Ba Wang Sect, and Yang Wudi and Bai He would also obtain elder positions within the sect.

Of course, alongside enjoying the privileges, they must also shoulder corresponding duties. Members of the two clans must also carry out the tasks assigned by the Lan Dian Ba Wang Sect.

A Medicine Hall will be established, led by the Breaking Clan with the Lan Dian Ba Wang Sect as support, jointly managed; its main tasks are to continue refining medicines and selling them.

Don't think that because there are Healing‑type Soul Masters on Douluo Continent, low‑level Soul Masters and ordinary people still mostly rely on medicines to cure illnesses and injuries.

The reason is that Healing‑type Soul Masters are relatively scarce, and their cultivation progresses very slowly; the healing effect of low‑level Healing Soul Masters is not particularly ideal, requiring medicinal assistance.

Moreover, hiring a high‑level Healing Soul Master costs a lot of money, which ordinary people cannot afford. Therefore, the Yang Clan has always lived comfortably by dealing in medicinal herbs.

As for the Sensitive One Clan, given its characteristics, Yu Tianyun suggested in his letter to Yu Yuanzhen to establish a Sensitive Hall, letting the Sensitive One Clan handle intelligence gathering, information transmission, and build a dedicated information network for the Lan Dian Ba Wang Sect.

When time permits, Yu Tianyun also plans to visit the Qi Bao Liu Li Sect, have Ning Fengzhi purchase several hundred sets of hidden weapons from Tang San for the Sensitive One Clan's equipment; this way, the Sensitive One Clan will have some offensive capability and can carry out assassination missions.

Meanwhile, Yu Tianyun handed the fragrant silken celestial item to Yang Wudi, making Yang Wudi overjoyed. As for learning spear technique, in the days to come, Yang Wudi will personally teach him, imparting everything he knows.

On the other side, Yang Ruolin ran back to her room, collapsed onto the bed, covering her head with a blanket. She recalled the scene just now in Yu Tianyun's arms, and her heartbeat involuntarily quickened again.

"Ah, I'm mortally embarrassed!" Yang Ruolin muttered to herself.

Which girl isn't in love? Yu Tianyun himself is so handsome and dashing; his strength and talent are top‑tier, not just a pretty face, but the domineering type she likes.

Unconsciously, she began to develop a few feelings for Yu Tianyun, especially since she is to marry him. Thus, Yu Tianyun left a deep impression in her heart, one that cannot be erased.

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(End of Chapter)